Bristol F.2B Mk III

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft biplane
multi-role aircraft
biplane configuration
two-seat biplane
gptkbp:armament machine guns
bombs
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:constructionMaterial wooden construction
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew two
pilot and observer
gptkbp:decommissioned 1940s
gptkbp:design gptkb:Frank_Barnwell
interconnected ailerons
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Bristol_Mercury
gptkbp:engineType radial engine
gptkbp:famousFor versatility in combat
gptkbp:firstFlight 1916
gptkbp:headlights conventional tail
gptkbp:height 3.05 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the most successful British aircraft of WWI
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bristol F.2B Mk III
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Bristol_F.2A
gptkbp:introduced 1917
gptkbp:landingGear fixed tailwheel
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs
gptkbp:length 8.23 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
gptkbp:maxRange 600 km
gptkbp:maxSpeed 185 km/h
gptkbp:militaryService gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:nickname Brisfit
gptkbp:notableFeature good maneuverability
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Australian_Flying_Corps
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 5,000
gptkbp:operationalArea training and patrol missions
gptkbp:operationalHistory served in multiple air forces
gptkbp:productionCompany gptkb:Bristol_F.2B_Mk_II
gptkbp:productionYears 1916-1930
gptkbp:retired 1930s
gptkbp:retirementYear advancements in aircraft technology
gptkbp:role fighter-bomber
reconnaissance aircraft
gptkbp:serviceHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:services 1940s
5,500 m
gptkbp:supportRole escort and ground attack
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Bristol_F.2_Fighter
gptkbp:wingspan 10.67 m
35 ft 0 in